Come along to a free breakfast event we are hosting with Cooper Norwich BMW & MINI, open to all businesses. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones as you network over pastries and coffee.
Receive a Behind The Scene Tour of the BMW and MINI showrooms, meet the team at Cooper Norwich BMW and local business taking stands at the event.
All guests will receive goody bag and a chance to be entered into a business card draw for an branded merchandise hamper.
Fuel your morning the right way with Norfolk Chamber & BMW.
We expect this event to be sold out in advance, book your free place today.
Have a night of fun and test your general knowledge skills with the BUILD Fundraising Quiz. Taking place at the Virgin Lounge, in central Norwich, with free tea and coffee, you can bring your own booze, to help unlock your minds.
Thursday 25th September from 6.30pm. Entry is £2 per person with teams of up to 6 people.
Prizes sponsored by Quartz Healthcare and pre-booking available via stacy.morris@aviva.com
First Aid Mental Health Level 2 course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those with a suspected mental health condition.
Building on the Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health this course introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan which allows learners to provide their peers with comprehensive guidance and support for a suspected mental health condition.
Learners will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving professional assistance.
A range of subjects are covered including:
What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Identifying mental health conditions
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Drugs and alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health action plan
First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper. A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Australia is one of our biggest trading partners. Join this online British Chambers of Commerce meeting to find out about what’s been going on in Australia during this period and the steps they are taking to come out the other side. We will be looking at :
Coronavirus and its impact on Australia
How they are planning to restart, rebuild and renew
Our Big annual update seminar is a not to be missed half day event (with lunch provided) at a cost of £50 plus VAT per delegate.
The last 12 months have again seen some important changes to employment law and some interesting and impactful case law developments. The Government also has plans for further change in the months ahead.
Book your place now to:
• learn about all the changes affecting flexible working and how to avoid discrimination claims when making tricky decisions about flexible working requests.
• discover how the new shared parental leave rules will work and refresh your memory on the different maternity, paternity and parental leave rights
• listen to an Employment Judge speak* on the impact of the new Tribunal rules and the introduction of Tribunal fees, the effect of the ACAS conciliation process (including tips to use it to your advantage), and how Claimants are funding their claims
• get up to speed on the latest changes affecting holiday pay and a reminder of the rights for those off sick or on maternity/paternity leave in relation to holiday
• learn some key top tips on drafting restrictive covenants in contracts of employment and hear about the process that should be followed to enforce them
• find out all you need to know about developments on the use of zero hours contracts, Apprenticeship Agreements, the new concept of caste discrimination, the right to be accompanied to hearings and much, much more
• finally, hear our review of the 10 most important cases in the last 12 months.
All delegates will receive a comprehensive pack of written materials which will serve as an indispensable practical guide to all the topics that we will cover.
Aim; This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for all trainers, it is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques.
Objectives;
*Identify training needs and set appropriate aims and objectives.
*Understand and deploy appropriate training and learning approaches
*Be able to comprehensively plan your training
*Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that engage, motivate and inspire learners
*Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping
Organisation
Duration; 3 day programme
Exam/Assessment; Delegates are required to deliver a 30 minute “micro-teaching” session (which must be part of a wider programme) to the rest of the group, provide feedback to four other delegates and complete a self evaluation.
Cost; £435 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; At least level 2 or equivalent in English, ICT skills would be advantageous.
Audience; Anyone who wants to deliver training professionally
Feedback; “I just wanted to say thanks for the course, I’ve spent 37 years trying to overcome my abject fear of standing up in front of people, and I’ve been on countless courses which have helped, but not cured the problem, yet in 3 days you managed to solve it completely!” Rachel Jarman, Hautbois
Creating a movement that will Connect, Share and Inspire.
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Connect : Share : Inspire”. These three words sum up the opportunity that the Inspired Women present to those participating on the day. Firstly to connect with others that have shown an interest, a desire and passion to engage with, and inspire, young females. This day is about creating a network of people working together to developing young people. Secondly, to share their journeys with each other, and a willingness to share with young people. This event is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge. And finally a commitment to inspire the next generation by getting involved with the legacy that hopefully will come from the day. This legacy maybe the start of the mentoring programme across Norfolk and Suffolk, but could take any form.
The Inspired Women event will look to raise the awareness, the challenges and opportunities that young females across the region are facing when entering into the world of work. The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of a cross section of people. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members, and hosted by a representative from some of the leading employers in the region or business networking groups in Norfolk and Suffolk.
The event will follow a staged approach to the day, which would encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the region.
The event takes place at Dunston Hall Hotel – Ipswich Road Norwich
Join us to discover how the 2007/08 financial crisis has highlighted the weaknesses underlying many of the world’s financial systems.
This masterclass looks at investment theory in the light of the financial crisis and, by offering greater insight into where genuine value can be added, suggests ways investors can better evaluate the balance between risk and return.
The session will be of interest to both investors and their advisers.
Cambridge Future Business Centre, King’s Hedges Road, Cambridge CB4 2HY
Tuesday 7th October
Norwich Henderson Business Centre, Ivy Road, Norwich NR5 8BF
Sessions at 8.15am for 8.30am and 12.15pm for 12.30pm – Each Masterclass is expected to last 90 minutes plus questions and will qualify for 1.5 hours SRA accredited CPD
Light breakfast or lunch included.
These masterclasses are free of charge but early booking is recommended as places are limited. More details and register here
About the Speaker
Richard Ross is an experienced presenter with a growing reputation for an engaging and informative style. He holds an MBA, a Masters in Wealth Management, a Graduate Diploma in Economics and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. He is a Chartered Financial Planner, a Chartered Wealth Manager and has studied Experimental Economics as a post-graduate student. He regularly comments on financial issues for BBC Radio.
Businesses of all sizes, sectors and across all communities, national and international have been impacted in an unprecedented way by the current Coronavirus pandemic.
British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Moneycorp are proud to bring you this webinar on how businesses are being financially affected during the pandemic.
Hear from Moneycorp’s Managing Director of Foreign Exchange & International Payments, Lee McDarby, and CEO of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Stuart Patrick, as they discuss the following:
Markets overview during lockdown
Cash flows – and why ‘cash is king’
Business adaption during this period
Budget rate – where are they and what is the impact on bottom line
Risk management and strategies
About Lee McDarby
Lee McDarby is Managing Director of Corporate Foreign Exchange and International Payments at moneycorp.
He has over 15 years’ experience in foreign exchange and previously worked on the legal team for DEFRA.
He is a key driver within the global payments division’s wider growth and expansion plans and focuses on treasury risk management for UK businesses.
About Stuart Patrick
Stuart Patrick is Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, committed to the business success of Chamber members and championing the economic growth of the Glasgow city region.
Stuart joined the Chamber in 2009 having previously spent 17 years at Scottish Enterprise specialising in urban economic development and the transformation of Glasgow where he led Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young, has an MBA from Strathclyde University and an accountancy degree from Glasgow University.
He is a member of the Glasgow Economic Leadership board, the Glasgow City Regional Partnership and the Glasgow Partnership for Economic Growth, is chair of the Wise Group, chair of Glasgow City of Science and Innovation and sits on the boards of British Chambers of Commerce, Clyde Gateway, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Science Centre.
He was appointed a CBE in June 2019 for services to business and the Glasgow economy.
Connect-Ed 2014 will be focused on business , and will create a great opportunity for teachers, career advisors and support staff to engage and connect with business leaders based in Norfolk.
Promoting Knowledge and Careers
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Getting Connect-Ed”, a real chance for those working with young people every day to get an insight into business, careers, and how business employers recruit.
Connect-Ed is about just that, getting connected. Developing young people, and providing opportunities for them to progress into the world of work, needs a network of people working together, informed about how the other operates day-to-day. Connect-Ed is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge.
The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of teachers, careers staff, training providers and employers. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members with at least a half of the group made up of attending employers and encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the sector.
We will be attending the popular Autumn Fair again this year with our new look stand and hundreds of great products on display! We invite customers new, old and potential to come down and say hello to our friendly and helpful wholesale team!
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Allergen Management for Caterers
Aim; This qualification provides those who work within Catering businesses with the appropriate knowledge relating to the control of food ingredients and understanding of the process for ensuring that accurate ingredient information is available.
Objectives; – To understand the different roles in ensuring that food ingredients and allergens are effectively managed – To understand the characteristics of food allergies and food intolerances – To understand procedures relating to the accurate communication of ingredient information, from supplier to consumer – To understand hygiene considerations with regard to allergen and ingredient control – To understand procedures relating to the control of contamination and cross contamination of allergenic ingredients
Organisation
Duration; 1 day course
Exam/Assessment; There is no formal assessment for this course – A course book is completed which is marked by your tutor
Cost; £135+VAT includes, notes, refreshments, lunch & the assessment
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Recommended understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene – ideally the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.
Audience; Those who are responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and serving food in the catering industry. The qualification is also suitable for Catering Business owners